Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN - Outpatient Main
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician PRN assists pharmacists with storing, preparing, distributing, reconciling, and charging medications for the nursing areas served by the pharmacy. The technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and performs only activities permitted by Texas State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations. The role is based at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and has a rotating/varied shift schedule. The technician accurately prepares and labels medications, prepares IV medications using aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision, transports medications and pharmacy supplies, maintains medication inventory and automated dispensing systems, and performs required quality-control and documentation activities. A pharmacist must provide a final check before medications are dispensed or delivered and before compounded parenteral medications are released. The role also requires maintaining patient confidentiality and ensuring medication-management processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Duties may change, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Current licensure with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
- National certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Graduation from a pharmacy technology program.
- At least 4 years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
- National IV certification accredited by the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).
Responsibilities
- Accurately and efficiently prepare and label medications.
- Obtain a pharmacist's final check before dispensing or delivering medications or releasing compounded parenteral medications.
- Prepare IV medications using aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with USP <797> guidelines and Texas State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
- Make timely rounds and safely transport medications and pharmacy supplies to assigned areas.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Enter patient and departmental charging information into the computer system.
- Assist in maintaining unit dose readiness of bulk products.
- Verify that all barcodes scan accurately.
- Replenish stock in automated dispensing systems, crash cart trays, and specialty medication boxes accurately and promptly.
- Monitor inventory levels and notify inventory control technicians when products need to be reordered.
- Manage drug supplies cost-effectively and identify opportunities to minimize waste.
- Perform and document quality-control activities, including monthly medication storage area inspections, and complete required log sheets.
- Perform daily automated dispensing system routines, including outdate checks, discrepancy resolution, and loading and unloading.
- Troubleshoot automated dispensing system issues, including cubie or drawer failures, temperature excursions, and interface issues.
- Ensure medication-management processes meet legal and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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